Deegavapi Stupa stands as a testament to Sri Lanka�s long Buddhist heritage.
The site features ruins of ancient monasteries and meditation chambers nearby.
It remains an active religious site attracting pilgrims from across the region.
Located near the town of Sammanthurai; accessible by road from Ampara or Sammanthurai.
Deegavapi Stupa is one of Sri Lanka�s ancient Buddhist stupas dating back over 2,000 years.
It was built during the reign of King Saddha Tissa in the 2nd century BC.
The stupa is a significant pilgrimage site in the Eastern Province.